Quieter Oceans Roundtable: An efficient ship is a quieter one

Name: Quieter Oceans Roundtable: An efficient ship is a quieter one
Start: 2026-04-22T13:30:00+08:00
End: 2026-04-22T15:30:00+08:00
Location: Suntec Convention Ctr, Room 332

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Suntec Convention Ctr, Room 332 | Singapore, SG

A closed door roundtable on how the shipping industry can champion Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) reduction for healthier oceans.
About this Event

Join us for lunch in the context of Singapore Maritime Week 2026, followed by this closed door roundtable, which will explore how the shipping indsutry as a collective can have a transformational impact in keeping our oceans healthy by reducing Underwater Radiated Noise (URN).
Underwater noise levels continue to rise, witth shipping noise frequently exceeding natural background sound by more than 20db in major shipping lanes. On average there is an increase of about 3dB (decibels) per decade. Shipping has been identified as a major contributor to this trend.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) in 2023 approved the revised Guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life and there is a strong push for the shipping industry to implement them.
WAVE a FII Institute initiative launched in October 2023, led by H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud and in alignment with the IMO's effort to raise awareness on the matter within the shipping community forming the Quieter Oceans Coalition, will be hosting a series of regional high level - invite only - roundtables. The roundtables will aim to raise awareness on the issue, gain insights and gather best practises & challenges under the following 3 pillars:
-Technical/Ship Design
-Operational
-Energy Efficiency
This is a knowledge sharing and capacity building discussion, while the findings will be recorded in an outcome report.
Limited Seats Available: Register now to join the discussion
Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 AM
Registration & Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:05 PM
Welcome Address by Roundtable Chair
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:15 PM
Keynote by Host organisation
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:25 PM
Roundtable discussion
🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks